TinyURL
Shorten, brand, and track your links with one of the web's original URL shorteners.
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How the 7.0 was reached
- Quality of output7/10
4.6 on Capterra with praise for ease and links that never expire; 32 billion links created over 24 years. Source: capterra.com
- Ease of use9/10
Works without an account and has a free plan; Capterra users report no learning curve. Source: capterra.com
- Pricing value6/10
Free tier plus Pro $9/month for 125 links, with overage fees; Pro is limited compared with rivals. Source: tinyurl.com
- API and integration quality6/10
Bulk shortening via API mentioned; no docs page found and few integrations listed. Source: tinyurl.com
- Solves the problem it claims to solve7/10
Shortening, QR, branded domains and analytics delivered; reviewers note no real-time data and slow support. Source: linklyhq.com
7.0/10 is the average of the five criterion scores above. The evidence comes from 4 different sources.Scores come from public evidence (the tool's own pages and documentation, and independent reviews); we do not test every tool hands-on. Scored 29 September 2026, on version 1 of our five-criteria scoring method.
Pricing
- Basic URL shortening
- tinyurl.com domain
- Limited analytics
- Custom branded domains
- Advanced analytics
- Bulk link shortening
- QR codes
- Multiple branded domains
- Team collaboration
- Priority support
- API access
- Enhanced analytics
For the full list of what each plan includes, and current prices, see tinyurl.com.
Key Features
- URL shortening with tinyurl.com domain
- Custom branded short domains
- Click analytics and tracking
- QR code generation
- Bulk URL shortening
- API access for developers
Pros & Cons
Pros
- One of the oldest and most trusted URL shorteners — links have high deliverability
- Free tier available with no account required for basic shortening
- Simple, no-frills interface easy for non-technical users
- Branded domains available on paid plans
Cons
- Free tier analytics are very limited compared to competitors like Bitly
- Brand and UI feel dated compared to modern link management tools
- Fewer advanced features (link retargeting, deep links) than competitors
- Free shortened links can appear spammy to some email filters
TinyURL is a reliable, veteran URL shortener that gets the job done for basic link shortening and simple branded links. It lags behind modern competitors like Bitly and Dub on analytics depth and advanced features, but its longevity and free no-signup tier make it a solid choice for casual use.
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TinyURL Comparisons
Head-to-head comparisons featuring TinyURL.
TinyURL vs Rebrandly vs Short.io: Best Branded Links 2026
TinyURL, Rebrandly and Short.io compared on price, limits, domains and analytics. Short.io wins for most teams, Rebrandly for paid-ads marketers.
comparisonTinyURL vs Rebrandly vs Short.io: Best Branded Links 2026
We compared TinyURL, Rebrandly and Short.io on current pricing, link limits and analytics. Short.io gives the most per dollar. Rebrandly fits marketing teams.
Competitors to TinyURL
Other tools in the Link management category worth comparing.
Bitly
5.2/10Original URL shortener turned link-management platform with QR codes, branded domains, and click analytics.
Dub
7.2/10Open-source link management platform with analytics, custom domains, and conversion tracking.
Short.io
7.8/10URL shortener with custom domains, analytics, and QR codes for branded link management.
Rebrandly
7.4/10Smart link shortener with branded URLs, analytics, and conversion tracking for marketing teams.
Sniply
6.2/10Shorten links and overlay custom CTAs on any third-party page you share.
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